Reading & Phonics · Kindergarten – Grade 5
Sight Words
High-frequency words a child recognizes quickly in connected text.
First, your child should already…
This skill builds directly on:
- Letter Sounds — master this first.
What your child is learning
Sight-word practice builds automatic recognition for words that appear often. Some are fully decodable; others need careful attention to the unexpected part.
Signs your child is ready
- Recognizes letters quickly
- Can read simple decodable words
- Begins to reread familiar text
The common stumbling point
Trying to memorize every word as a visual shape instead of connecting sounds and spellings wherever possible.
Practice this skill
Worksheets and decodable practice for Sight Words are in the library.
Practice this skill with All AccessHow to know it’s mastered
The child reads the target words quickly in isolation and in sentences.
What comes next
Once this is solid, move on to:
Short-Vowel Fluency →